Tens of thousands of migrants arrived in Ceuta over a few days. Moroccan authorities reportedly relaxed border enforcement, allowing this surge. A Spanish court ruling and immigration policies may have also influenced the movement. This crisis touches on territorial sovereignty and Spain-Morocco relations. The situation could escalate into a broader European Union issue.

Thousands of migrants streamed across from Morocco into the tiny Spanish territory of Ceuta on Thursday.

CEUTA, Spain: Hundreds of migrants have entered the Spanish north African exclave of Ceuta by sea in recent days, officials said Thursday, with local television images showing…